Welcome to the website of John Metras and Metrasound Music

You have arrived at the website of John Metras – performer, teacher,arranger and publisher.

Having taught music in the public schools of Sonoma County, California for over 30 years, and the recipient of “Teacher of the Year” honors, he has an understanding of music and musicianship and a unique ability to convey it to others, both in his performances and workshops. As a guitar major in college, John was equally versed in the classical guitar repertory as well as on pop and jazz standards and Broadway and show tunes. John performed on guitar extensively around the San Francisco Bay area at various clubs and venues as a soloist and with other musicians. He also taught guitar for 2 years at the University of San Francisco and for one year at Lone Mountain College.

As a multi-instrumentalist, he also played keyboard for the Moonlighters Swing Band for 7 years. John has been playing the folk harp for over 10 years, with his primary interest being on the cross-strung and Latin harp. He has offered numerous classes and workshops on both types of harps and repertoire. He has also published many books for the folk harp, including 3 collections of classical pieces for the cross-strung harp. His debut CD “Paths Crossing” is a solo cross- strung harp album and has just been released and is available for sale through this website. Please use the links on this website to gain information about purchasing books and CDs or to hire John Metras for performances or workshops.